Job Introduction

Our Contracting South business unit is going from strength to strength with recent successes in the Midlands. As a result of growing demand, we’re looking for a Construction Manager to lead construction activities on our Midlands SDF schemes.

Main Responsibility

The Construction Manager will be the main point of contact for all construction related queries from ECI to delivery, leading from the front, ensuring the effective delivery of the SDF schemes. You will be the subject matter expert on all things highways/civils construction and lead the site with quality, health and safety in mind, in addition to, delivering an efficient and impressive project for the client.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have relevant civil engineering and construction experience including VRS, with a relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent) along with CSCS, SMSTS qualification and be FISS accredited. You will have a hands-on approach to the commercial and planning aspects of schemes and the ability to produce and explain accurate plans and drawings. Good management skills, with the ability to motivate employees to achieve high standards of compliance.

Package Description

As well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including:

• A generous pension contribution

• Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)

• Flexible working policy

• Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded

• Ongoing training and personal/professional development

• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits port